Civic Intelligence

First Step Housing

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 35-2537631

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Sep 30, 2022

Organization ProfileWWW.FIRSTSTEPCOMMUNITIES.ORG
P O Box 188228Sacramento, CA 95818

(916) 769-8877

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

84th percentile

0.52x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

55th percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 55% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

41st percentile

7.8%

Higher net margin than 41% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

72nd percentile

$105,000

Higher top officer pay than 72% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 2.4% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

92nd percentile

89%

Faster asset growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

89th percentile

119%

Faster revenue growth than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets84th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,058,195

Up $498,745 (+89%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$511,639

Up $294,029 (+135%) from 2020

Liabilities

Up

$546,556

Up $204,716 (+60%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue55th percentileNet Margin41st percentile

Revenue

Up

$4,450,714

Up $2,420,105 (+119%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$4,102,960

Up $2,207,111 (+116%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$347,754

Up $212,994 (+158%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth92nd percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2016: $39,045Liabilities 2016: $6,450Net Assets 2016: $32,5952016Assets 2019: $150,261Liabilities 2019: $67,411Net Assets 2019: $82,8502019Assets 2020: $559,450Liabilities 2020: $341,840Net Assets 2020: $217,6102020Assets 2021: $1,058,195Liabilities 2021: $546,556Net Assets 2021: $511,6392021Assets 2022: $1,365,891Liabilities 2022: $541,899Net Assets 2022: $823,9922022Assets 2024: $2,879,442Liabilities 2024: $1,585,853Net Assets 2024: $1,293,5892024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$1,058,195
Liabilities$546,556
Net Assets$511,639
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth89th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2016: $125,789Expenses 2016: $96,214Net Income 2016: $29,5752016Revenue 2019: $916,118Expenses 2019: $940,613Net Income 2019: -$24,4952019Revenue 2020: $2,030,609Expenses 2020: $1,895,849Net Income 2020: $134,7602020Revenue 2021: $4,450,714Expenses 2021: $4,102,960Net Income 2021: $347,7542021Revenue 2022: $5,567,940Expenses 2022: $5,255,587Net Income 2022: $312,3532022Revenue 2024: $7,968,910Expenses 2024: $8,024,463Net Income 2024: -$55,5532024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$4,450,714
Expenses$4,102,960
Net Income$347,754
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Sep 30, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$4,450,714
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

First Step Communities will create interim housing and emergency shelter for people experiencing homelessness. Here they will live in safety and dignity, receive the services they require, and take a first-step away from homelessness toward self-sufficiency and permanent housing.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$357,199$935,614▲ $578,415
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$202,251$107,000▼ $95,251
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$12,059-
Accounts Receivable-$3,522-
Loans From Officers Directors-$0-
Total Assets$559,450$1,058,195▲ $498,745
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$235,227$430,508▲ $195,281
Deferred Revenue-$116,048-
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$106,613--
Total Liabilities$341,840$546,556▲ $204,716
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$217,610$478,039▲ $260,429
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$33,600-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$217,610$511,639▲ $294,029
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$559,450$1,058,195▲ $498,745
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay72nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Stephen WattersExecutive DirectorFT$105,000$105,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Bill KnowltonPresident
Bob ErlenbuschVice President
Diane WolfeDirector
Kerrin WestSecretary
Brian RidgwayTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$4,447,211
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$3,503
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$171,546
Change in Net Assets
$347,754
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,527,119
Other Expenses$1,575,841
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$2,313,793$27,935-$2,341,728
Payroll Taxes$186,372$-981-$185,391
Fees for Services Other$172,618$8,521-$181,139
Insurance$17,038$2,327-$19,365
Travel$7,625$43-$7,668
Other Expenses$15,348$3,594-$3,594
Advertising-$3,146-$3,146
Office Expenses$520$2,381-$2,901
All Other Expenses-$75-$75
Total Functional Expenses$4,053,299$49,661$0$4,102,960
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Ronald JavorMember of Advisory BoardFSC RECEIVED A LOAN FROM RONALD JAVOR IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000 ON 9/20/21. THE LOAN WAS REPAID IN FULL ON 12/06/21. RONALD JAVOR IS A MEMBER OF THE ADVISORY BOARD AND NOT A BOARD MEMBER OR OTHERWISE RELATED TO FSC OR ITS LEADERSHIP OR EMPLOYEES.No$25,000

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
Yes
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“A pdf copy of form 990 is emailed to the board of directors prior to its submission to the irs.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Board members and staff are required to annually disclose and conflicts of interest, and to recuse themselves from voting on matters when conflicts exist.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Salaries are set during the annual budget process and are approved by the board of directors. Comparison of salary levels is made to other similar organizations, and the approval of the budget is documented in the board minutes.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Governing documents, policies and financial statement are made available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
First Step Housing
EIN
35-2537631
Phone
9167698877
Address
P O BOX 188228, SACRAMENTO, CA 95818

Signing Officer

Name
Stephen Watters
Title
Executive Director
Phone
9167698877
Signed
2022-09-30
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Stephen Watters
Formed
2015
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
1
Employees
162
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Richardson & Company Llp
Address
550 HOWE AVENUE SUITE 210, SACRAMENTO, CA 95825
Preparer
Ingrid Sheipline CPA
Phone
9165648727
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990 - Additional Dbas

“FIRST STEP COMMUNITIES”

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IRS990/Desc0THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT HAS ESTABLISHED THE HOUSING FIRST MODEL CALLING FOR HOUSING CLIENTS FIRST AND PROVIDING WRAP AROUND SERVICES. THE HUD RECOMMENDED EMPHASIS REMAINS PLACING HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS IN PERMANENT HOUSING AND COORDINATING ACCESS TO REQUIRED SERVICES.FIRST STEP COMMUNITIES CONTINUES TO SUPPORT THIS MODEL AND ENDEAVORS TO DEVELOP SOLUTIONS THAT HAVE PRACTICAL APPLICATION. UNFORTUNATELY, THE GAP BETWEEN SECURED FUNDING FOR MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND THE INCREASING NUMBERS OF HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS PERSISTED THROUGH 2021. OUR TARGETED POPULATIONS, CHRONICALLY HOMELESS ADULTS, PROVE TO BE THE LEAST LIKELY TO LOCATE HOUSING AND SERVICES. THE OVERALL MISSION OF FIRST STEP COMMUNITIES CONTINUES TO BE TO PROVIDE SHELTER AND SERVICES TO THIS VULNERABLE POPULATION. IN DOING THIS, FSC AND ITS COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS WILL HELP THE TARGET GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS AS THEY MOVE THROUGH THE INTERIM SERVICES PROVIDED. OUR DESIRED OUTCOME REMAINS TO PREPARE THIS POPULATION FOR RAPID REHOUSING PROGRAMS THAT ALIGN WITH THE HOUSING FIRST MODEL AND PRIORITIZE A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO PERMANENT HOUSING.ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2021 INCLUDE:FSC EXPANDED THE NORTH A STREET CAMPUS, SHELTER AND SERVICES (COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO DHA CONTRACT), BRINGING IN ADDITIONAL COLLABORATIVE SERVICE PROVIDERS AND DEVELOPING SOME IN-HOUSE TRAINING WORKSHOPS. CONTINUED TO PROVIDE A 24-HOUR X 365 PROGRAM. LOCATED IN THE RIVER DISTRICT, NORTH A STREET PROVIDES SHELTER AND SERVICES TO 40 MEN AND 40 WOMEN IN A DORMITORY STYLE SHELTER. RESIDENTS IN THE SHELTER ARE OFFERED INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES BY OUR STAFF OF PROFESSIONAL CASE MANAGERS.CONTINUED UTILIZATION AND COLLABORATION WITH ELICA HEALTH, WELLSPACE HEALTH, EL HOGAR AND OTHERS, WE PROVIDE PRIMARY HEALTHCARE AND REFERRALS, MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS AND REFERRALS, AND DENTAL CARE. PARTNERSHIPS WITH WOMEN' S EMPOWERMENT AND WEAVE PROVIDE SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS FOR WOMEN AND VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. IN THE LAST FEW YEARS SEVERAL HUNDRED RESIDENTS HAVE BEEN MOVED INDOORS TO PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, BOARD AND CARE FACILITIES, SHARED HOUSING AND FAMILY RECONCILIATIONS.FSC ADDED A SANITATION PROGRAM WHICH OPENS THE DOORS TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS TO USE RESTROOM FACILITIES AND PHONE CHARGING 7-DAYS PER WEEK FOR UP TO 15 HOURS DAILY.IMPLEMENTED SPECIAL COVID PRECAUTIONS PROTECTING OUR VULNERABLE CLIENTS FROM OUTBREAKS AND ILLNESS. ADDED VACCINATION CLINICS AND IN-HOUSE TESTING AS SOON AS THESE BECAME AVAILABLE.YEAR TWO AT THE GROVE, EMERGENCY BRIDGE HOUSING AND SERVICES FOR TRANSITION AGE YOUTH (18- 24) (CONTRACT WITH SHRA FOR 2020-2022 OF $2.5M) CONTINUED SUCCESSFUL OPERATIONS. LOCATED IN NORTH SACRAMENTO, THE GROVE PROVIDES SHELTER AND SERVICES TO TRANSITIONAL AGE YOUTH (18-24 YEARS OF AGE) IN INDIVIDUAL SLEEPING CABINS. WORKED WITH HOME AID TO MAKE UPGRADES (FLOORING, PAINT, LIGHTING) TO THE CHURCH FACILITY USED AS A COMMON AREA FOR THE GROVE PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM POSITIVELY MOVED 41 YOUTH TO INDOOR SOLUTIONS INCLUDING HOUSING IN 2021 UTILIZING THE RAPID REHOUSING FUND STARTED IN 2020.FSC OPENED A SANCTIONED CAMPING SITE, SAFEGROUND TRIAGE PROGRAM, FOR THE CITY OF SACRAMENTO HOUSING AND PROVIDING UP TO 175 HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AT A TIME DURING 2021. MANY WERE MOVED ON TO INDOOR PROGRAMS AND SOME HOUSED. FSC PROVIDED 3 MEALS/DAY, SHOWERS AD RESTROOMS, AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN THE FIELD. ADDITIONALLY, OPENED A SAFE PARKING PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF SACRAMENTO SERVING UP TO 35 CLIENTS AT A TIME AND PROVIDING THE SAME LEVEL OF SERVICES AS THE SAFEGROUND SITE. RECEIVED AN ADDITIONAL ESG GRANT OF $247K FOR ENHANCED SERVICES AT THE NORTH A STREET CAMPUS.FIRST STEP HOUSING (FSC) CONTINUED COLLABORATION WITH THE ULI AND AIA TO PROPOSE SEVERAL TYPES OF INTERIM HOUSING AND SERVICE COMMUNITIES TO THE CITY OF SACRAMENTO AND SACRAMENTO COUNTY. FSC CONTINUED WORK WITH THESE EXPERTS FROM THE PRIVATE SECTOR TO ENSURE THAT THE DESIGNS REFLECTED WHAT OUR EXPERIENCE H
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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,058,195
Liabilities
$546,556
Net assets
$511,639
Revenue
$4,450,714
Expenses
$4,102,960
Net income
$347,754
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.88$1.59$1.29$7.97$8.02$0.06
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.37$0.54$0.82$5.57$5.26$0.31
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.06$0.55$0.51$4.45$4.10$0.35
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.56$0.34$0.22$2.03$1.90$0.13
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.15$0.07$0.08$0.92$0.94$0.02
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.04$0.01$0.03$0.13$0.10$0.03